What About Adam

Just as happened with Joop! Nightflight, this one was also released in 1992, and ended up inspiring a women's version, in 1996, called All About Eve. This is a fragrance that was not sold in large scale in Brazil and currently no longer exists because it has been discontinued. A pity, because it is a delight, which matches a lot with the tropical climate of my country. It brings notes of mint, absolute of cassis, grapefruit and tomato leaves, in the output. In the heart, lavender, cedar, geranium and sandalwood. And at the base, vanilla, oakmoss, labdanum and vetiver. The fragrance is fresh and aromatic. When touches the skin, you are knocked down by the mint and cassis. The grapefruit comes in acidic form, with nuances of the zest of its peel. Then, the aroma of tomato leaves arrives and settles. After a while, it is possible to notice the presence of lavender and cedar wood (at heart), but nothing can overcome the strength of mint blended to tomato leaves. Is impressive! Time passes and the fragrance keeps exhaling, tirelessly, until the bottom nuances begin to perform with greater intensity. At this stage of evolution, the notes of vetiver and oakmoss form the foundation that keeps this fragrance alive for so long on the skin. Have I told you it's impressive? Although I wonder how it could be the result of vanilla and labdanum (with its ambery and, sometimes, leathery nuances), I must confess that, for some reason, something tells me that creaminess, sweetness and a touch of sensuality wouldn't go well in the final result of this creation. This cologne was designed to hold us to the image of Adam, with his nakedness tied to nature. But do not be surprised if you feel yourself in a kitchen full of herbs and spices freshly harvested from the garden. I dare say that this fragrance could be part of the line Un Jardin (Hermès), with great confidence in my words. And if wasn't enough the delicious aroma, it projects and lasts on the skin absurdly, even for a product with so refreshing features. Finally, I only have one more compliment: it is impressive!

This review is based on my first impression because I finally was able to find a bottle of this and today is my first wearing and I have one word... Wow!. It's not often a fragrance blows my mind on first sniff, but that's exactly what happened with Joop's What About Adam. The tomato leaf is so natural in this I swear when I close my eyes it brings me back to my childhood helping my parents weed the small tomato garden in our backyard on a hot summer day. The tomato leaf is definitely the main note in this throughout and I detect a citrus and maybe touch of vetiver and vanilla. I absolutely love it and it's now one of my favorites in my summer rotation. It's a special occasion fragrance not a signature scent. Perfect for a summer/spring wedding, anniversary celebration, Easter, Father/Mother's Day, or a lazy weekend afternoon on a beautiful summer day relaxing in the yard with an adult beverage. Today the weather is perfect for Adam with a clear blue sky, 75F, low humidity and a nice cool breeze. I bought this last week but I waited for the perfect weather to enjoy this 10/10 fragrance as my SOTD and a that's definitely today as I sit on my back deck enjoying the most amazing summer scent away from the ocean. It's not a beachy scent or date night scent. This is for bringing more enjoyment to your summer days especially when the weather is perfect and the occasion is more special. And if you ever had a tomato garden and enjoyed the aroma, I guarantee you'll fall in love with the apple biter himself Adam.

What can I say? The most accurate tomato leaf rendition I've ever experienced and a severely underrated fragrance in general. I'm as guilty as the next niche lover of being pretty snobby when it comes to stuff like Joop, but as always, there are exceptions to every rule, and fragrances like this just waiting to prove us wrong! The tomato leaf is the star here from beginning to end. Next time you get a chance, rub some fresh tomato leaves between your thumb and forefinger. What you'll smell is exactly the note that carries this fragrance. There are other notes such as sandalwood, vetiver, geranium, oak moss, cedar etc that poke their heads out here and there, but they all play serious second fiddle to the tomato leaf. There is a dash of citrus along for the ride also that adds a certain angularity to the show, but it too is kept in the shade. I was bought this scent as a gift some 15 or 20 years ago, but shelved it when I became aware of the amazing world of niche/artisan perfumery. I can only say that, somewhat perversely, I'm glad I decided to be a snob about it, because I still have at least half a bottle of this now discontinued scent left! It's only now that I've trained my nose to be more competent that I can actually appreciate this thing for the underrated gem that it is! I'm glad I waited...

My "memory-perfume"...Wearing it,for me,is a very special feeling..Reminds me some good memories from the "old good times" when I was a child. Who grew up in small town or had own garden with tomato plants knows how I mean.When I was little kid my mother went to the garden and I follow her. Her fine sweet perfume (I don't remember what was that--perhaps Impulse Incognito :-)) mixed in my nose with that weird smell of tomato leaves..was so amazing.. Joop! Adam captured that feeling. Unfortunately this is a discontinued fragrance.. But I love when smooth vanilla is mixed with tomato leaves, grapefruit and mint..Perfect. I was lucky to purchase on ebay 5 bottles in the last minute :) Now I have to use them,cause it's not good to store them too long. I tried any other tomato fragrances, but it was the best ( Puma Aqua too spicy,Halston Unbound is too light, but I love, Demeter Tomato is too earthy and heavy, Lacoste Essential sweeter than Adam was). If anybody has idea what perfume I should have to try which is similar to this one,notice me,please!! ..and I'm waiting for...perhaps there will be a perfume-creator who "catches" again the feeling for me...or Adam will be in production again :)

★★★★ This must have been alien in 1992 when it was released. Love it or hate it kind of deal. An amazing blast of citrus-electrified green leaves (tomato leaves) is how this fragrance earns the wow factor. This vegetal facet is so interesting and real, I cannot believe this was just a designer mass market fragrance. The tomato leaf accord is always prominent, later matched with a beautiful smooth mint note only to transform into a vanilla sweet vegetal romantic drydown. This was clearly a vision. I haven’t smelled it before since today, but I am somehow feeling the nostalgia and glory of previews happy times. I would give it 5 stars if this beautiful trip didn’t have a short 4 hour ending. Please, someone, make this formula again!